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Topic: Help w/Norton AV?

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Help w/Norton AV?

Posted: 6/5/05 3:03pm Message 1 of 8
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Well, I now have this fancy-shmancy new 'puter, with all of the latest software, but I'm having a problem with the Norton AV software that was pre-installed(60 day free trial). I have a hard time getting my ISP (Juno) connected, because the friggin' Norton program won't allow me!!!!! Whazzup wid dat? There were no instruction books/discs, other than the generic "Basics".
Should I be able to tell the Norton program to 'allow this site'?
Also, AOL (pre-installed, 60 day free) wants to fight with my Juno program over who has priority!! I
apparently HAVE to use the AOL program to 'register' all this new crap. I just tried to go to the "windows update", but I couldn't do that either. It seems that even MS doesn't trust it's own software! It told me it "might be unsafe"!!
Any clues/help??


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Help w/Norton AV?

Posted: 6/15/05 9:52am Message 2 of 8
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Uninstall Norton.

Get this free AntiVirus program:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

Uninstall AOL since you don't use it anyway!




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Posted: 6/15/05 11:30am Message 3 of 8
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Adam's right Norton has become a pain in the a** lately

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Posted: 6/15/05 6:36pm Message 4 of 8
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Well, I just spent about 5 min posting a reply here, and as soon as I hit 'post reply, Norton killed it
Anyway, what I said was..........
Thanks, guys. I had to keep the AOL crap until I got all my new software "registered". I don't get a single pop-up with my normal ISP, but I can't get to my home page on AOL without 6-7 of them comming up
Norton shall be deleted as soon as I get the new AV program installed. Thanks again!!


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Posted: 7/17/05 8:52pm Message 5 of 8
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OK......I needs advice from you 'puter xperts out thar!
I have tried to d-load the 'grisoft' software, but, with a dial-up modem, I don't have an hour to do it! So......I need recommendations for what I can purchase @ Frye's, Circuit City, Best Buy, Office Depot, etc., etc.
I can't get Norton to allow my ISP (Juno); I have to turn it off to even get online, so it's useless I do have "Ad-Aware SE plus", and it works really well, but it's not an anti-virus program. I've had McAfee on my 'puter @ shop. Is it OK? What about "Pest Control"?
What is a good program (or combination) that won't break the bank? Any feedback will be welcomed!
Thanks!


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Posted: 7/18/05 11:07am Message 6 of 8
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Adam, I still stand by GriSoft (and it is one of the smallest).  What you could do, is start the download one night when youre done and just let it go.  Your ISP will probably disconnect you after the download when there hasn't been any activity for a certain period of time.  Do you have unlimited or a certain number of hours per month?
 
Concerning Norton, in a store like BestBuy, it will set you back about 50$, but keep in mind that you have to update the signature file right away (which will take more time than a GriSoft download).
 
The same is true for any anti-virus, they all need updated signature file almost once a week.  This process can be automated or done manually for pretty much any of the products out there.  In your case, since you are not permanently connected, I would suggest manually instead of a fixed schedule.
 
Here's another solution we might want to look into : online scanning.  No software is installed on your PC and the scanning is done through a web site.  Well ... almost no software.  It will run what they call an ActiveX component on your machine (a window will pop-up to ask you for permission and you'll have to say "Yes.. run it...").  This will also takes some time, but you won't have to worry about signature update and software installation.  If you decide to go for online scanning, all you have to do is remember to do a full scan at least once a week.
 
 
Out of curiosity : how much do you pay monthly for your dial-up ? You might want to look at low-end DSL, they are very similar in price now, and for a huge difference in speed.  Cable (like I use) is still over 40$ a month, but I think they have some DSL under 20$ now.  DSL is usually offered by your phone company.
 



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Posted: 7/18/05 12:09pm Message 7 of 8
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Well Adam I feel for you still being stuck with dial up... been 3-4 years
since it was my only choice...

BUT I have NOT used Norton for about 3-4 years and I swear I will NEVER use it again... royally screwed up 2 of my computers to the point I had to boot from floppy format and completely re-install windows...
on both machines...

AVG may take an hour to download...and maybe it will take 3  minutes to update every single day since you are using a dialup connection...BUT that is what I would be doing...

My Cable company now gives their users "freedom" anti virus etc...
I tried it and went back to AVG in a few days...

The only Norton Program I now run is Norton Commander  since I still
have not learned to be comfortable using winders I do most of my
utility & file  work in Dos... NC is just a darn handy Dos shell...

Bob
 



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Posted: 7/18/05 7:08pm Message 8 of 8
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Thanx Adam, Stephane, Ken, & Bob!!
I got it d-loaded (AVG) this evening after I came home. Checked to see if there were any responses to my latest post, and then just went ahead and started the d-load and let it run.(took about 45min) Whew! I did go ahead and uninstalled "Norton", 'cause I wasn't liking it at all. I'll have to agree with ya'll on it being a PITA!
As far as my ISP, Stephane, I gots unlimited usage(+e-mail) for the outrageous sum of $9.95 per month!
I might eventually step up to a DSL, but I have too much fun bitchin' about how long it takes to do things to change it now!!
Thanks again, folks! I knew I could count on the C3VR members for some solid help & advice!! You rule!


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